KISS OF LIFE is making waves on the music charts!

As of the morning of the 12th, KISS OF LIFE's new song 'Sticky' has reached 9th place on Melon's TOP 100 chart and 6th on the HOT 100 chart.

The song also climbed to 2nd place on the Bugs chart and secured top 10 positions on real-time charts of major music sites like FLO and Genie, breaking their own chart records.

On the domestic Circle Chart, 'Sticky' ranked 5th on the Global K-POP chart, 22nd on the digital chart, 32nd on the streaming chart, and 6th on the album download chart, showing a strong performance across the board.

The song's success extends beyond Korea, with high positions on daily top song charts in various countries on Spotify, including South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan. This reaffirms their status as a global sensation, loved both domestically and internationally.

KISS OF LIFE captivates audiences with their live skills, performance, and unique energy, creating a buzz in the music market. Having aimed to bring fresh air into the K-pop industry within just a year of debut, they are showing tremendous growth. Fans and industry insiders are eagerly watching to see how far they can go.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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